Read: "While technology promises convenience, it may also quietly change what we expect from one another." What is the writer cautioning?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Technology can alter social expectations
- Step 1: The writer points to subtle social change. Answer: Technology can alter social expectations. Why not the others: Technology is always inconvenient to use, People should avoid all forms of technology and Technology is inexpensive for every household don't fit.
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